Following on from yesterday’s briefing on the proposed EPOC at the former Abbeyfield Hotel Michael Fitzmaurice TD says that “opportunities were missed and questions remain to be answered.” On Sunday night Deputy Fitzmaurice submitted 15 questions to the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton, regarding the Centre and the process of …
The All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships and the All-Nations equivalents will take place on the June Bank Holiday at the grounds and lands of St Brigids GAA Club, Kiltoom. The All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships are set to provide a big a tourism boost to the area, with over 200 competitors …
All-Ireland Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to be held in Kiltoom Read More »
Local food entrepreneurs have received a further boost, following the unveiling of the Castlerea Food Hub last November, with the recent announcement of a new GMIT project. GMIT has been awarded EU funding for a unique project called “Creating Entrepreneurs in Food (CEF)’, which aims to build food innovation and entrepreneurship-focused rural communities and economies …
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Local politicians held a broadly positive meeting with the Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Stanton TD yesterday to discuss the proposed Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre at the former Abbeyfield Hotel, in Ballaghaderreen. Among those in attendance were TDs Eugene Murphy and Michael Fitzmaurice and Senators Maura Hopkins, Frank Feighan and …
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Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo Lisa Chambers has made a submission to the Constituency Commission proposing that the greater Ballaghaderreen area be included in a new 5 Seat Mayo/West Roscommon Dáil Constituency. The submission aims to restore Mayo to a 5 Seat Constituency, which was the case up until the 2012 Constituency Commission Report which …
Mayo TD proposes that Ballaghaderreen be removed from Roscommon Constituency Read More »
As part of their continued support to worthy causes, the Day Care residents of the Plunkett Home Community Nursing Unit in Boyle recently prepared and arranged beautiful hampers, which were donated to the local Saint Vincent de Paul. 2016 was no different. The largest Plunkett Home fundraising event was when staff and daycare residents assisted …
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Roscommon County Council has published its draft 2017 Speed Limit Bye-Laws which aim to improve Road Safety by establishing lower speed limits on certain roads and in built up areas. A 30km Speed Limit has been proposed for a number of Housing Estates and special Time Specific Speed Limits have been proposed for five Primary …
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With sleet and snow being forecast by Met Éireann for later this week, Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, reminds people to be winter ready and take all necessary precautions. Minister Ross said: “I would urge all people to heed the advice of the agencies and take all necessary precautions if out …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has written to An Taoiseach asking him to recall the Dail to “try and get a handle on the crisis in Health”. The move comes following the case of a local woman who has had an urgent operation cancelled three times, despite being told last year that she could be wheelchair bound …
The HSE, in partnership with the ICGP and the Irish Pharmacy Union have developed undertheweather.ie an information site which offers advice on fighting flu and other winter bugs. It features a wide range of common conditions like colds, flu, earaches, sore throats and tummy bugs. It describes each ailment, tells you how long each one …
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Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden says he’s confident that the residents of Ballaghaderreen and County Roscommon will rise to opportunity to welcome Syrian refugees to the town. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea Commenting earlier Terry Leyden said “As a former TD for Roscommon I am optimistic that Ballaghaderreen will lead the way and welcome our …
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Roscommon Arts Centre in association with the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo, are hosting their third event in the concert series specifically designed for babies and their loved ones on Saturday 14th January. At Beethoven Babies, participants will get to experience classical music together, performed by outstanding musician Niamh Crowley, in a safe, secure and child-friendly …
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A Ballaghaderreen group which wants to bring people together in support of the Syrian Refugees, who are due to be housed in the former Abbeyfield Hotel, is hosting a public meeting tonight. The group, known as “Welcome to Roscommon” , is hosting the meeting at 8pm in Spells Bar. The aim of the meeting is …
Public Meeting in Ballaghaderreen to plan for arrival of Refugees Read More »
Senator Frank Feighan has said he will be seeking clarity on a number of issues at a special Ministerial briefing on Wednesday regarding the planned accommodation of Syrian refugees in the former Abbeyfield Hotel, Ballaghaderreen. Speaking earlier Senator Frank Feighan said “I have already had a constructive discussion with David Stanton, Minister of State for …
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Senator Maura Hopkins has said that she is “not convinced at all” that sufficient plans are in place for the arrival of Refugees to the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre in Ballaghaderreen. Maura Hopkins has also confirmed that she has “emphasised strongly” to Minister David Stanton and Minister Frances Fitzgerald that the local community and …
